Job Description

A global medical device company are looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer to join their Research and Development team on a contract basis. The role is to procure and develop packaging for new and existing products across multiple projects. You will lead packaging activities with a cross-functional team including Product Management, Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and, including New Product and Sustaining Engineering. You will also review, plan and execute packaging efforts for current and potential sterilization modalities. This will tie into development of global packaging processes too.

Responsibilities include:

* Develop global packaging processes and libraries

* Work directly on global new product development

* Apply packaging design principles from the pharmaceutical/medical device field to maintain and develop appropriate packaging solutions

* Develop and maintain department standards in packaging. Inclusive of environmental and regulatory standards related to medical packaging design and test (e.g. ASTAM F1886, F88, F2096, D4169 and ISO 11607)

* Ability to lead multiple projects to successful completion with tight timelines and critical deliverables

* Ensure compliance of equipment and packaging designs with company quality system

* Perform verification and validation testing of packaging designs and manufacturing methods

Essential Skills:

* Master of Science in Packaging Science, or closely related field and 3 years experience; or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Science or closely related field and 5 years experience; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background

* Product and packaging stability and/or accelerated aging testing a plus

* Experience with medical packaging materials (Tyvek, PE/PET films, PETG trays, etc.)

* Experience with environmental and regulatory requirements and standards that relate to medical packaging design and testing (i.e. ASTM F1886, F88, F2096, D4169, and ISO 11607)

The start date is for ASAP. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with options to extend after. The role is based in Limerick and will not always require weekly visits. Generally once a week would be good but not necessary if the project does not require. At other times you may be required for 2-3 days every few weeks as the projects requires. The rate is €55-63 per hour, depending on experience, if you have any expenses please let me know and I can factor that into the rate for you.

If you are interested in the role please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details.

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